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Exploring barriers and facilitators of mental health care in Sudurpaschim Province, Nepal: a socioecological qualitative study of patients with depression and anxiety and health care professionals

Crossref DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-12983-4

Published Online: 2025-07-01

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Khanal, Gayatri https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1260-1781
Selvamani, Y. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5393-8495
Sapkota, Prabhat
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Article History

Received: 7 December 2024

Accepted: 29 May 2025

First Online: 1 July 2025

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: This study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Review Board of the Medical College at SRM Institute of Science & Technology (Ref. No. 00109/IEC/2024) and the Nepal Health Research Council (Ref. No. 324-2024). Each participant was clearly informed about their level of involvement and the types of questions they would be asked. The researcher also explained the purpose of audio-recording the interviews to ensure accurate documentation of participants’ experiences, which would aid in data analysis. During the informed consent process, participants were informed about the potential risks and benefits of the study, the measures taken to ensure confidentiality, the voluntary nature of their participation, their right to withdraw at any time without penalty, and how their data would be protected. Informed consent was obtained from all participants.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.

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